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vocab words
vocab words for Language Arts
Term | Definition |
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audible | able to be heard Greek root "aud"-to hear |
vocation | a call to a particular profession Greek root "vok" or "voc" to speak or to call |
vociferous | loud noisy in making ones feelings known |
malevolent | wishing harm or evil to others Greek root "mal" = bad |
benevolent | doing or wanting to do good Greek root "bene"=good |
bellicose | eager to fight or quarrel Greek root "bell"- war/fight |
adversity | misfortune or trouble Greek root "vers"- turn |
maliciouse | having or showing malice |
malice | feeling of wanting to harmsomeone |
ethnicity | a racial,national,or culture heritage |
ironically | in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intented |
adamant | unwilling to bend |
elective | an optional academic course or subject |
scowl | to look angry by drawing the and frowning |
quiver | to shake with a slight, rapid movement |
ferocity | |
conviction | |
nefariouse | |
sheepishly | |
trudge | |
portly | |
bluff | |
apprehensive | |
inevitably | |
merge | |
initial |